Page 3 - Contents
MC175 t t 3 Contents When using your microwave oven Safety Instructions 5Utensil safetyTesting suitability of cookware 6Foil containersFood safety 7Unpacking Installation 8Maff Rating Connecting to the mains 9 The microwave oven and accessories 10Name and function of partsAccessoriesControl panel 11...
Page 5 - Utensil safety
MC175 t t 5 Safety instructions. • WARNING : The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven fromoperating when the door is open. • WARNING : Do not tamper with the safety interlock switches, or attempt to operate theoven with the door open as open door operation can result in expo...
Page 6 - Testing suitability of cookware
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 6 Testing suitability of cookware • All Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens. • Place the cookware in the microwave along with a glass half full of water. Heat on HiW(900W) (100%) for one minute. If the cookware feels hot, you ...
Page 7 - Food safety; Keep these instructions!
MC175 t t 7 Food safety • Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven. Always remove the food to a suitablecontainer. • Deep fat frying should not be done in the microwave oven, because the fat temperaturecannot be controlled, hazardous situations can result. • Popcorn may be prepared in the mic...
Page 8 - Installation; MAFF RATING
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 8 Installation 1. Remove any promotion label from the door. 2. The oven should be installed on a flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough tosafely bear the weight (18 kg) of the oven, and the contents. To avoid the possibility ofcausing vibration or noise the ove...
Page 9 - Connecting to the mains; IMPORTANT
MC175 t t 9 Connecting to the mains The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug for 230–240 V, 50Hz, earthed socket outlet.Earth protection minimises the risks should a short circuit occur. Check to ensure the voltage ofthe oven matches the supply. N.B. If the oven is connected to the socke...
Page 10 - The microwave oven and accessories; Name and function of parts
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 10 The microwave oven and accessories Name and function of parts 1. Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment clean after using the oven. 2. Viewing window. Food can be checked while the microwave oven is in operation. 3. Oven door. The door must always be firmly closed while ...
Page 11 - Control panel
MC175 t t 11 Control panel 1. Display window - showing time of day, operatingmode and cooking time. 2. Auto Defrost by weight. 1. Poultry 2. Meat 3. Fish 3. Auto Cook. 1. Potato 2. Reheat (Plated Meals) 4. Time. For setting cook time. 5. Beverage. To automatically heat up drinks. 6. Auto Start. To s...
Page 12 - Before using your microwave oven for the first time; Turntable installation; How to operate your microwave oven.
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 12 Before using your microwave oven for the first time Turntable installation 1. Place the turntable support on the cavity bottom. 2. Place the turntable on top of the turntable support asshown in the diagram. Make sure that turntable hub issecurely locked in the turntable sha...
Page 14 - Microwave cooking
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 14 Microwave cooking This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In addition tothe maximum power level, you can select from 10 different microwave power levels, HiW(900W) to 90W for the foods that require slower cooking.Foods with high moist...
Page 16 - Manual defrosting
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 16 Manual defrosting For manual defrosting (without operating the Auto Defrost feature), use 180W. The blue defrostsymbol appears in the window display whenever this power level is selected. To speed up thedefrosting of dense foods over 450g (1lb), the oven may be started on H...
Page 18 - Memory Cooking; Hold Warm; Auto Start
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 18 Memory Cooking If you often cook or reheat the same types of dishes, you can store the cooking times andfunctions in the oven’s memory, so that you do not have to reset them each time. You can onlystore one cooking process at a time. Example : To set memory 1. Touch the Mem...
Page 19 - Auto Programmes; Baked Potatoes
MC175 t t 19 Auto Programmes The Auto Programme features allow you to simply and automatically cook or defrost a range ofpopular foods. Your oven offers the following Auto programmes: Programme Microwave mode Quantity Display Defrost Poultry Microwave Only 0.1kg – 3.0kg de f1 Defrost Meat Microwave ...
Page 21 - Auto Defrost
MC175 t t 21 Auto Programmes Auto Defrost Auto Defrost by Weight is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat, poultry or fish. Example: To defrost 1.7 kg of Poultry: 1. Touch Pause/Clear 2. Touch Auto Weight Defrost button once. 3. Set the desired weight ( 1.7 kg ) by pressing buttons ’ 1 ’ the...
Page 22 - Oven utensils and accessories guide
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 22 Oven utensils and accessories guide A variety of Utensils and Materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven. For yoursafety and to prevent damaging utensils and your oven choose appropriate utensils and materialsfor each cooking method. The list below is a genera...
Page 23 - Recommendations for Defrosting using 180W
MC175 t t 23 Recommendations for Defrosting using 180W Some foods such as cakes and fruit will not defrost successfully using Auto Defrost. Howeverthese foods can be successfully thawed manually by using the 180W power setting. FOOD PREPARATION (180W) STANDING TIME Bread Small loaf Place on microwav...
Page 24 - Care and cleaning; Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support); Cleaning the exterior
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 24 Care and cleaning The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spill-overs or spatters will attractmicrowave energy causing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency of the oven and maycause bad odours.Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or re...
Page 25 - What to do if............................
MC175 t t 25 What to do if………………………. If the appliance does not work please carry out the following checks before contacting yourlocal Comet Service Centre. If the oven does not come on: • Check the appliance is connected correctly. • Check that the oven is plugged in properly. • Replace the fuse in ...
Page 26 - Service and spare parts; Service Information
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 26 Service and spare parts When you order service or spare parts, please refer to the product and model number of themicrowave oven. You will find these on the data plate. Write them down here below so you havethem handy whenever you need them. Model: MC175 Serial number: PNC:...
Page 28 - ©Copyright by AEG; Comet After Sales Service; Our number can be found in your local telephone directory.; Imperial to Metric; Metric/Imperial Weight Conversion Chart
AEG Customer Care Department55 - 57 High StreetSLOUGHSL1 1BQ Telephone: 08705 950 950 ©Copyright by AEG 8221913 - 25 - 01 Comet After Sales Service Thank you for purchasing this A.E.G. microwave oven. We are sure that this product will provide many years of trouble freeservice to you, however, shoul...
